Calling all breakfast lovers! This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cocktail is a sweet and nostalgic sipper inspired by the beloved cereal. This fun drink combines smooth RumChata, fiery cinnamon whiskey and cream with a cinnamon sugar rim to create a delicious dessert martini-style cocktail.
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About this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot recipe
Cereal milk had a moment a few years ago, thanks to chef Christina Tosi of Milk Bar. The culinary world had a field day with recipes like cereal milk ice cream and cereal milk tiramisu.
I wished the fad stuck around longer. Who has time to steep cereal in milk for hours? (Okay, me sometimes — I love to use graham cracker cereal milk in a s’mores White Russian.) That’s why I love the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot. It captures the flavor of that sweet, cinnamon-spiced milk without any cereal at all.
I turned it into a cocktail for my sister-in-law’s bachelorette party — her favorite cereal is Cinnamon Toast Crunch — by adding a splash of cream to the mix of Fireball and RumChata. The result? A cozy, cinnamon-forward martini-style drink any cereal lover will adore. Truly, if you love cereal or cinnamon anything, you are going to love this warm and cozy spiced cocktail!
More childhood nostalgia shots: Scooby Snack Shot • S’mores Martini • Peanut Butter Cup Shot • Oatmeal Cookie Shot
Why you’ll love this recipe
You’ll love the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Martini:
- It’s quick and easy to make, with just three main ingredients.
- Its creamy, cinnamon flavor is both nostalgic and delicious, perfect for any crowd and the holidays.
- Plus, it’s a fun way to bring a taste of childhood to your next party!
Tools & glassware
You’ll need a few basic things to make the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Martini, but a basic bartending set * has everything you need. You’ll want a cocktail shaker *, jigger and strainer.
When serving the drink, use coupe glasses * or martini glasses *. Chill them beforehand in the freezer, for about an hour, to keep the drink ice cold.
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Ingredients
You only need three ingredients to make this creamy cereal cocktail that tastes just like a bowl of cinnamon toast crunch cereal!
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- RumChata, a creamy rum and horchata-flavored liqueur
- Fireball cinnamon whisky, or homemade cinnamon whiskey
- Heavy cream
I also added a cinnamon sugar rim (a mix of ground cinnamon * and sugar) to the glasses for a little extra flavor to this cinnamon-y shot. But it’s totally optional. For that you’ll need cinnamon sugar and a little simple syrup or honey make it stick to the rim.
You could also garnish them with some whipped cream and even a piece of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal!
Instructions
Here’s how to make these tasty shots:
Pour some cinnamon sugar on a plate, and some simple syrup on another. Dip the edge of a coupe glass * in simple syrup. Roll the rim of the shot glass * in the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim.
In a cocktail shaker * filled with ice, add the Fireball, Rumchata and heavy cream. Shake well to get a thick, velvety texture. Strain into the rimmed glass and enjoy!
make a big batch
This drink is a great one to serve a crowd for a party. Mix it ahead of time without the ice and stash it in the fridge. Stir individual servings with ice when ready to serve.
Use the +/- buttons in the recipe below to multiply the ingredients.
Tips & tricks
Make this boozy adult treat even better!
- For an extra touch, rim the glasses with cinnamon sugar. I like to use my apple cider spice mix for a little extra spice.
- If you want a lighter version, try adding a splash of milk or half-and-half for a creamier texture.
- You could make them into a cinnamon toast crunch shot by pouring the recipe into shot glasses *. (Skip the cream if you want more potent shots.)
FAQ
Yes, you can easily multiply the recipe and mix it in a pitcher, then pour it into martini glasses when you’re ready to serve.
Baileys or another cream liqueur with a dash of cinnamon or cinnamon syrup can work as a substitute, though it may slightly alter the taste.
You can combine some cinnamon simple syrup with plain bourbon whiskey. You can also mix together cinnamon schnapps with whiskey, too.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cocktail
ingredients
- 1½ ounce Fireball cinnamon whiskey
- 1½ ounce Rumchata cream liqueur
- 1 ounce heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup for the rim
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar for the rim
instructions
- Pour some cinnamon sugar on a plate, and some simple syrup on another. Dip the edge of a chilled martini glass * in simple syrup. Roll the rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add Fireball, Rumchata and heavy cream. Shake well.
- Strain into the rimmed glass, and enjoy!
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Mimi Rippee says
This sounds wonderful! I’ve been mixing RumChata with just about everything – even Amaro – and the cocktail ends up being delicious! I have a cocktail on my blog that’s called Christmas in Your Mouth! With RumChata. A magical liqueur. And your cocktail is very pretty!